About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 283
▸ Crush Injuries 205
▸ Amputation 14
▸ Severe Bleeding 216
▸ Severe Lacerations 218
▸ Concussion 334
▸ Whiplash 1,849
▸ Contusion/Bruise 3,073
▸ Abrasion 2,102
▸ Pain/Nausea 958
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Brooklyn
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 14 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 180 times • 9 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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One man down at 3rd and St. Marks. The count keeps climbing.
Brooklyn: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just after 1 PM on Sep 12, 2025, at 3rd Ave and St. Marks Pl, a man riding a moped was ejected and died at the scene, police records show (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- The same day, a driver in a sedan seriously injured a 43-year-old woman on Flatbush Ave near 1171; police recorded severe bleeding (NYC Open Data).
- On Sep 6, at Bedford Ave and Farragut Rd, a driver making a left turn hit a 23-year-old man walking, causing serious injuries (NYC Open Data).
- That same day at Grand St and Bushwick Ave, a driver hit a woman on a bike; she suffered a serious head injury (NYC Open Data).
The tally in Brooklyn
Since Jan 1, 2022, Brooklyn has logged 297 people killed and 61,891 injured in 107,634 crashes (NYC Open Data). The numbers do not pause.
Year to date, deaths are up to 69 from 52 a year ago, and serious injuries are up to 171 from 132, even as total crashes fell to 18,345 from 20,083 (NYC Open Data). Fewer crashes. More people not coming home.
A chase, a body on the curb
On Sep 14 in East New York, a teenager behind the wheel during a police pursuit hit a man standing on the curb, according to reporters at the scene (amNewYork; ABC7; CBS New York). The NYPD changed its pursuit policy this year, limiting when officers can chase; the department cited safety concerns after crashes tied to chases (AP News). New York’s attorney general put it plainly: “the evidence is clear: police vehicle pursuits and high-speed car chases can be dangerous and even fatal, and it is time for a change” (Times Union).
Streets that don’t forgive
The pattern is simple. People walking and biking take the hit. At Bedford and Farragut. At Grand and Bushwick. At 3rd and St. Marks. Names do not appear in these ledgers. Only ages, wounds, and the point of impact (NYC Open Data).
Power sits with City Hall and Albany
Two levers can slow the bloodletting now. Lower the city’s default speed limit. And require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Both are on the table. The City can act on speeds, and the Legislature has the Stop Super Speeders bill to mandate intelligent speed assistance after repeated tickets or points. The case for both is laid out here.
Brooklyn’s Council Member is Alexa Avilés. The area’s Albany delegation in our lookup includes Assembly Member Kalman Yeger and State Senator Steve Chan. Have they co-sponsored the Stop Super Speeders Act? The deaths keep coming; the record is public.
One man died at 3rd and St. Marks. The next name is already in the queue. If you want that to change, act now.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amNewYork, Published 2025-09-14
- Man struck by car driven by 15-year-year old while standing on Brooklyn curb, ABC7, Published 2025-09-14
- 15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-14
- NYPD restricts police pursuits to improve safety, AP News, Published 2025-01-31
- Attorney general says police chases mostly banned under new NYPD policy, Times Union, Published 2025-01-31
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Kalman Yeger
District 41
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
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▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn
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Distraction and Alcohol Shatter Church Avenue Night▸Sep 2 - Two sedans collided on Church Avenue. Metal tore. Glass scattered. A 28-year-old man, belted, conscious, trapped inside. His back broken. Police cite distraction and alcohol. The street held the wreckage. The night did not forgive.
A violent crash unfolded on Church Avenue near Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both eastbound, collided. According to the police report, the Ford’s rear was split open and the Nissan’s front end crumpled. A 28-year-old male driver suffered severe back injuries and was pinned inside his car, though he remained conscious and was wearing a seatbelt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. These driver errors led to the devastating impact and the occupant’s crush injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt in this crash. The scene was marked by twisted metal and broken lives.
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Drunk Cyclist Suffers Skull Fracture on Expressway▸Sep 2 - A young man biked east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Alcohol blurred his path. He crashed. His head struck hard. Blood spilled. He stayed conscious, pain sharp and deep. Steel, darkness, and silence closed in.
A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe head injury while riding east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected from his bike and remained conscious, bleeding heavily from the head. The report notes the crash caused significant damage to the front of the bicycle. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The data lists alcohol involvement as the primary driver error. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the crash, not as a cause.
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Jeep Slams Parked SUVs on Howard Avenue▸Sep 1 - A Jeep tore down Howard Avenue and smashed into two parked SUVs. The woman driving took the blow. Her head hit glass. Blood pooled. Steel crushed bone. She sat silent, shock in her eyes, pain held by the street.
A Jeep traveling south on Howard Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report notes she wore no seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The impact left her in shock, blood pooling as she sat behind the wheel. Both parked vehicles were empty at the time. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, with severe consequences for those inside the vehicle.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Cyclist Loses Hand▸Aug 31 - A garbage truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. The truck’s front caught him. His hand was severed. He stayed upright, awake. Blood marked the street. Helmet still on. The night was silent.
A garbage truck struck a cyclist on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue. The truck turned right as the cyclist continued straight. The truck’s front quarter panel hit the cyclist, severing his hand. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, remained conscious and upright after the crash. He suffered an amputation to his lower arm or hand. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the street. The truck was a 2013 Mack, registered in New York.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Franklin▸Aug 31 - A sedan turned left on Franklin Avenue. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 48, flew and landed hard. His leg crushed. He lay conscious, broken, in the sun. The car showed no damage.
An e-bike and a sedan collided on Franklin Avenue. The sedan turned left while the e-bike continued straight. According to the police report, 'Metal met flesh. The rider, 48, flew. His leg crushed beneath him. No helmet. No damage to the car. He lay conscious, broken, on the sunlit street.' The e-bike rider suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his bike. Police listed 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The sedan sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious on the street.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills Moped Rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 30 - A moped struck a sedan’s side at 3rd Avenue and 51st Street. The rider, 41, flew off, helmeted, crushed, dead on the street. The sedan driver had no license. Someone ignored the light. Blood on the asphalt. Silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A moped slammed into the side of a sedan. The moped rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a sedan’s side. The rider, 41, flew from the seat. Helmeted. Crushed. Dead on the street. The sedan driver held no license. The light, someone ignored.' The listed contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver was unlicensed. The moped rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The crash left one man dead and exposed the lethal cost of ignoring traffic controls and driving without a license.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Severely Injured▸Aug 29 - An SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The man, thirty, suffered deep back wounds. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. The cyclist wore no helmet.
A thirty-year-old man riding a bike north on Bushwick Avenue was hit from behind by a slowing SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his back but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a Ford, showed no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors in the crash. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing the driver’s errors. The collision highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist Head-On on Union Avenue▸Aug 28 - A 21-year-old cyclist turned left on Union Avenue. An SUV slammed into him head-on. Blood pooled on the street. The bike stood still. The SUV’s front was crushed. The rider bled from the head. He survived, conscious but badly hurt.
A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when a KIA SUV struck him head-on on Union Avenue near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling straight, collided with him. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was crushed. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Hamilton Avenue▸Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.
A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Sep 2 - Two sedans collided on Church Avenue. Metal tore. Glass scattered. A 28-year-old man, belted, conscious, trapped inside. His back broken. Police cite distraction and alcohol. The street held the wreckage. The night did not forgive.
A violent crash unfolded on Church Avenue near Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both eastbound, collided. According to the police report, the Ford’s rear was split open and the Nissan’s front end crumpled. A 28-year-old male driver suffered severe back injuries and was pinned inside his car, though he remained conscious and was wearing a seatbelt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. These driver errors led to the devastating impact and the occupant’s crush injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt in this crash. The scene was marked by twisted metal and broken lives.
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Drunk Cyclist Suffers Skull Fracture on Expressway▸Sep 2 - A young man biked east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Alcohol blurred his path. He crashed. His head struck hard. Blood spilled. He stayed conscious, pain sharp and deep. Steel, darkness, and silence closed in.
A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe head injury while riding east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected from his bike and remained conscious, bleeding heavily from the head. The report notes the crash caused significant damage to the front of the bicycle. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The data lists alcohol involvement as the primary driver error. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the crash, not as a cause.
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Jeep Slams Parked SUVs on Howard Avenue▸Sep 1 - A Jeep tore down Howard Avenue and smashed into two parked SUVs. The woman driving took the blow. Her head hit glass. Blood pooled. Steel crushed bone. She sat silent, shock in her eyes, pain held by the street.
A Jeep traveling south on Howard Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report notes she wore no seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The impact left her in shock, blood pooling as she sat behind the wheel. Both parked vehicles were empty at the time. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, with severe consequences for those inside the vehicle.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Cyclist Loses Hand▸Aug 31 - A garbage truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. The truck’s front caught him. His hand was severed. He stayed upright, awake. Blood marked the street. Helmet still on. The night was silent.
A garbage truck struck a cyclist on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue. The truck turned right as the cyclist continued straight. The truck’s front quarter panel hit the cyclist, severing his hand. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, remained conscious and upright after the crash. He suffered an amputation to his lower arm or hand. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the street. The truck was a 2013 Mack, registered in New York.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Franklin▸Aug 31 - A sedan turned left on Franklin Avenue. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 48, flew and landed hard. His leg crushed. He lay conscious, broken, in the sun. The car showed no damage.
An e-bike and a sedan collided on Franklin Avenue. The sedan turned left while the e-bike continued straight. According to the police report, 'Metal met flesh. The rider, 48, flew. His leg crushed beneath him. No helmet. No damage to the car. He lay conscious, broken, on the sunlit street.' The e-bike rider suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his bike. Police listed 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The sedan sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious on the street.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills Moped Rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 30 - A moped struck a sedan’s side at 3rd Avenue and 51st Street. The rider, 41, flew off, helmeted, crushed, dead on the street. The sedan driver had no license. Someone ignored the light. Blood on the asphalt. Silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A moped slammed into the side of a sedan. The moped rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a sedan’s side. The rider, 41, flew from the seat. Helmeted. Crushed. Dead on the street. The sedan driver held no license. The light, someone ignored.' The listed contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver was unlicensed. The moped rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The crash left one man dead and exposed the lethal cost of ignoring traffic controls and driving without a license.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Severely Injured▸Aug 29 - An SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The man, thirty, suffered deep back wounds. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. The cyclist wore no helmet.
A thirty-year-old man riding a bike north on Bushwick Avenue was hit from behind by a slowing SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his back but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a Ford, showed no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors in the crash. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing the driver’s errors. The collision highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist Head-On on Union Avenue▸Aug 28 - A 21-year-old cyclist turned left on Union Avenue. An SUV slammed into him head-on. Blood pooled on the street. The bike stood still. The SUV’s front was crushed. The rider bled from the head. He survived, conscious but badly hurt.
A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when a KIA SUV struck him head-on on Union Avenue near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling straight, collided with him. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was crushed. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Hamilton Avenue▸Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.
A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Sep 2 - A young man biked east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Alcohol blurred his path. He crashed. His head struck hard. Blood spilled. He stayed conscious, pain sharp and deep. Steel, darkness, and silence closed in.
A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe head injury while riding east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected from his bike and remained conscious, bleeding heavily from the head. The report notes the crash caused significant damage to the front of the bicycle. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The data lists alcohol involvement as the primary driver error. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the crash, not as a cause.
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Jeep Slams Parked SUVs on Howard Avenue▸Sep 1 - A Jeep tore down Howard Avenue and smashed into two parked SUVs. The woman driving took the blow. Her head hit glass. Blood pooled. Steel crushed bone. She sat silent, shock in her eyes, pain held by the street.
A Jeep traveling south on Howard Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report notes she wore no seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The impact left her in shock, blood pooling as she sat behind the wheel. Both parked vehicles were empty at the time. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, with severe consequences for those inside the vehicle.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Cyclist Loses Hand▸Aug 31 - A garbage truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. The truck’s front caught him. His hand was severed. He stayed upright, awake. Blood marked the street. Helmet still on. The night was silent.
A garbage truck struck a cyclist on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue. The truck turned right as the cyclist continued straight. The truck’s front quarter panel hit the cyclist, severing his hand. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, remained conscious and upright after the crash. He suffered an amputation to his lower arm or hand. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the street. The truck was a 2013 Mack, registered in New York.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Franklin▸Aug 31 - A sedan turned left on Franklin Avenue. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 48, flew and landed hard. His leg crushed. He lay conscious, broken, in the sun. The car showed no damage.
An e-bike and a sedan collided on Franklin Avenue. The sedan turned left while the e-bike continued straight. According to the police report, 'Metal met flesh. The rider, 48, flew. His leg crushed beneath him. No helmet. No damage to the car. He lay conscious, broken, on the sunlit street.' The e-bike rider suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his bike. Police listed 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The sedan sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious on the street.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills Moped Rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 30 - A moped struck a sedan’s side at 3rd Avenue and 51st Street. The rider, 41, flew off, helmeted, crushed, dead on the street. The sedan driver had no license. Someone ignored the light. Blood on the asphalt. Silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A moped slammed into the side of a sedan. The moped rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a sedan’s side. The rider, 41, flew from the seat. Helmeted. Crushed. Dead on the street. The sedan driver held no license. The light, someone ignored.' The listed contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver was unlicensed. The moped rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The crash left one man dead and exposed the lethal cost of ignoring traffic controls and driving without a license.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Severely Injured▸Aug 29 - An SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The man, thirty, suffered deep back wounds. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. The cyclist wore no helmet.
A thirty-year-old man riding a bike north on Bushwick Avenue was hit from behind by a slowing SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his back but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a Ford, showed no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors in the crash. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing the driver’s errors. The collision highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist Head-On on Union Avenue▸Aug 28 - A 21-year-old cyclist turned left on Union Avenue. An SUV slammed into him head-on. Blood pooled on the street. The bike stood still. The SUV’s front was crushed. The rider bled from the head. He survived, conscious but badly hurt.
A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when a KIA SUV struck him head-on on Union Avenue near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling straight, collided with him. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was crushed. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Hamilton Avenue▸Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.
A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Sep 1 - A Jeep tore down Howard Avenue and smashed into two parked SUVs. The woman driving took the blow. Her head hit glass. Blood pooled. Steel crushed bone. She sat silent, shock in her eyes, pain held by the street.
A Jeep traveling south on Howard Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report notes she wore no seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The impact left her in shock, blood pooling as she sat behind the wheel. Both parked vehicles were empty at the time. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, with severe consequences for those inside the vehicle.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Cyclist Loses Hand▸Aug 31 - A garbage truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. The truck’s front caught him. His hand was severed. He stayed upright, awake. Blood marked the street. Helmet still on. The night was silent.
A garbage truck struck a cyclist on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue. The truck turned right as the cyclist continued straight. The truck’s front quarter panel hit the cyclist, severing his hand. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, remained conscious and upright after the crash. He suffered an amputation to his lower arm or hand. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the street. The truck was a 2013 Mack, registered in New York.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Franklin▸Aug 31 - A sedan turned left on Franklin Avenue. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 48, flew and landed hard. His leg crushed. He lay conscious, broken, in the sun. The car showed no damage.
An e-bike and a sedan collided on Franklin Avenue. The sedan turned left while the e-bike continued straight. According to the police report, 'Metal met flesh. The rider, 48, flew. His leg crushed beneath him. No helmet. No damage to the car. He lay conscious, broken, on the sunlit street.' The e-bike rider suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his bike. Police listed 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The sedan sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious on the street.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills Moped Rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 30 - A moped struck a sedan’s side at 3rd Avenue and 51st Street. The rider, 41, flew off, helmeted, crushed, dead on the street. The sedan driver had no license. Someone ignored the light. Blood on the asphalt. Silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A moped slammed into the side of a sedan. The moped rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a sedan’s side. The rider, 41, flew from the seat. Helmeted. Crushed. Dead on the street. The sedan driver held no license. The light, someone ignored.' The listed contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver was unlicensed. The moped rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The crash left one man dead and exposed the lethal cost of ignoring traffic controls and driving without a license.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Severely Injured▸Aug 29 - An SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The man, thirty, suffered deep back wounds. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. The cyclist wore no helmet.
A thirty-year-old man riding a bike north on Bushwick Avenue was hit from behind by a slowing SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his back but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a Ford, showed no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors in the crash. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing the driver’s errors. The collision highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist Head-On on Union Avenue▸Aug 28 - A 21-year-old cyclist turned left on Union Avenue. An SUV slammed into him head-on. Blood pooled on the street. The bike stood still. The SUV’s front was crushed. The rider bled from the head. He survived, conscious but badly hurt.
A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when a KIA SUV struck him head-on on Union Avenue near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling straight, collided with him. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was crushed. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Hamilton Avenue▸Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.
A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 31 - A garbage truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. The truck’s front caught him. His hand was severed. He stayed upright, awake. Blood marked the street. Helmet still on. The night was silent.
A garbage truck struck a cyclist on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue. The truck turned right as the cyclist continued straight. The truck’s front quarter panel hit the cyclist, severing his hand. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, remained conscious and upright after the crash. He suffered an amputation to his lower arm or hand. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the street. The truck was a 2013 Mack, registered in New York.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Franklin▸Aug 31 - A sedan turned left on Franklin Avenue. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 48, flew and landed hard. His leg crushed. He lay conscious, broken, in the sun. The car showed no damage.
An e-bike and a sedan collided on Franklin Avenue. The sedan turned left while the e-bike continued straight. According to the police report, 'Metal met flesh. The rider, 48, flew. His leg crushed beneath him. No helmet. No damage to the car. He lay conscious, broken, on the sunlit street.' The e-bike rider suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his bike. Police listed 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The sedan sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious on the street.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills Moped Rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 30 - A moped struck a sedan’s side at 3rd Avenue and 51st Street. The rider, 41, flew off, helmeted, crushed, dead on the street. The sedan driver had no license. Someone ignored the light. Blood on the asphalt. Silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A moped slammed into the side of a sedan. The moped rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a sedan’s side. The rider, 41, flew from the seat. Helmeted. Crushed. Dead on the street. The sedan driver held no license. The light, someone ignored.' The listed contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver was unlicensed. The moped rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The crash left one man dead and exposed the lethal cost of ignoring traffic controls and driving without a license.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Severely Injured▸Aug 29 - An SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The man, thirty, suffered deep back wounds. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. The cyclist wore no helmet.
A thirty-year-old man riding a bike north on Bushwick Avenue was hit from behind by a slowing SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his back but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a Ford, showed no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors in the crash. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing the driver’s errors. The collision highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist Head-On on Union Avenue▸Aug 28 - A 21-year-old cyclist turned left on Union Avenue. An SUV slammed into him head-on. Blood pooled on the street. The bike stood still. The SUV’s front was crushed. The rider bled from the head. He survived, conscious but badly hurt.
A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when a KIA SUV struck him head-on on Union Avenue near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling straight, collided with him. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was crushed. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Hamilton Avenue▸Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.
A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 31 - A sedan turned left on Franklin Avenue. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 48, flew and landed hard. His leg crushed. He lay conscious, broken, in the sun. The car showed no damage.
An e-bike and a sedan collided on Franklin Avenue. The sedan turned left while the e-bike continued straight. According to the police report, 'Metal met flesh. The rider, 48, flew. His leg crushed beneath him. No helmet. No damage to the car. He lay conscious, broken, on the sunlit street.' The e-bike rider suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his bike. Police listed 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The sedan sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious on the street.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills Moped Rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 30 - A moped struck a sedan’s side at 3rd Avenue and 51st Street. The rider, 41, flew off, helmeted, crushed, dead on the street. The sedan driver had no license. Someone ignored the light. Blood on the asphalt. Silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A moped slammed into the side of a sedan. The moped rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a sedan’s side. The rider, 41, flew from the seat. Helmeted. Crushed. Dead on the street. The sedan driver held no license. The light, someone ignored.' The listed contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver was unlicensed. The moped rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The crash left one man dead and exposed the lethal cost of ignoring traffic controls and driving without a license.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Severely Injured▸Aug 29 - An SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The man, thirty, suffered deep back wounds. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. The cyclist wore no helmet.
A thirty-year-old man riding a bike north on Bushwick Avenue was hit from behind by a slowing SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his back but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a Ford, showed no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors in the crash. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing the driver’s errors. The collision highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist Head-On on Union Avenue▸Aug 28 - A 21-year-old cyclist turned left on Union Avenue. An SUV slammed into him head-on. Blood pooled on the street. The bike stood still. The SUV’s front was crushed. The rider bled from the head. He survived, conscious but badly hurt.
A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when a KIA SUV struck him head-on on Union Avenue near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling straight, collided with him. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was crushed. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Hamilton Avenue▸Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.
A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 30 - A moped struck a sedan’s side at 3rd Avenue and 51st Street. The rider, 41, flew off, helmeted, crushed, dead on the street. The sedan driver had no license. Someone ignored the light. Blood on the asphalt. Silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A moped slammed into the side of a sedan. The moped rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a sedan’s side. The rider, 41, flew from the seat. Helmeted. Crushed. Dead on the street. The sedan driver held no license. The light, someone ignored.' The listed contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver was unlicensed. The moped rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The crash left one man dead and exposed the lethal cost of ignoring traffic controls and driving without a license.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Cyclist Severely Injured▸Aug 29 - An SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The man, thirty, suffered deep back wounds. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. The cyclist wore no helmet.
A thirty-year-old man riding a bike north on Bushwick Avenue was hit from behind by a slowing SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his back but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a Ford, showed no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors in the crash. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing the driver’s errors. The collision highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist Head-On on Union Avenue▸Aug 28 - A 21-year-old cyclist turned left on Union Avenue. An SUV slammed into him head-on. Blood pooled on the street. The bike stood still. The SUV’s front was crushed. The rider bled from the head. He survived, conscious but badly hurt.
A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when a KIA SUV struck him head-on on Union Avenue near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling straight, collided with him. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was crushed. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Hamilton Avenue▸Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.
A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 29 - An SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The man, thirty, suffered deep back wounds. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. The cyclist wore no helmet.
A thirty-year-old man riding a bike north on Bushwick Avenue was hit from behind by a slowing SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his back but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a Ford, showed no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors in the crash. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing the driver’s errors. The collision highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist Head-On on Union Avenue▸Aug 28 - A 21-year-old cyclist turned left on Union Avenue. An SUV slammed into him head-on. Blood pooled on the street. The bike stood still. The SUV’s front was crushed. The rider bled from the head. He survived, conscious but badly hurt.
A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when a KIA SUV struck him head-on on Union Avenue near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling straight, collided with him. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was crushed. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Hamilton Avenue▸Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.
A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 28 - A 21-year-old cyclist turned left on Union Avenue. An SUV slammed into him head-on. Blood pooled on the street. The bike stood still. The SUV’s front was crushed. The rider bled from the head. He survived, conscious but badly hurt.
A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when a KIA SUV struck him head-on on Union Avenue near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling straight, collided with him. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was crushed. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Hamilton Avenue▸Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.
A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.
A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.
A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.
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Pickup Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on Flatlands▸Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 26 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Flatlands Avenue. A 26-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit skull. Pads failed. Blood pooled on the street. The sun beat down. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay injured, head split, eyes wide.
A Dodge pickup truck turned left at the corner of East 59th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male cyclist, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a severe head injury and lay bleeding on the asphalt, in shock. The report notes he wore pads, but they offered no protection against the impact. The crash left the cyclist with a split head and severe bleeding. The truck driver’s failure to yield led to the violent collision. No other injuries were reported.
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Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head▸Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.
A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.
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Cyclist Ejected, Bleeds After Broadway Crash▸Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 25 - A man rode east on Broadway. He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding in the dark. The street stayed silent. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old man riding a bike east on Broadway at Marcy Avenue crashed and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The bike struck. He flew. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious in the dark, bleeding and alone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The data notes he was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Dump Truck Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 21 - A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.
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Van Driver Dies After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 20 - A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.
A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash▸Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.
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Cyclist Injured by Sudden Car Door on Vanderbilt▸Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 18 - A sedan door swung open on Vanderbilt Avenue. A woman on a bike hit it hard. She flew, landed, bled from her leg. The crash left her conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. The street did not wait. The door did not yield.
A 31-year-old woman riding a bike south on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street struck a suddenly opened sedan door. According to the police report, 'A parked sedan door swung open. A woman on a southbound bike struck it. She flew, landed hard. Blood from her leg soaked the pavement.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to her leg and was ejected from her bike, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers open doors into the path of people on bikes.
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Unsafe Speed Kills Young Passenger in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.
Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.
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E-Scooter Speed Crash Injures Woman Head▸Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 13 - An e-scooter sped west on Gateway Drive. Two clung on. No helmets. The scooter struck hard. A 28-year-old woman hit her head. Blood ran. She stayed awake. Skin alone shielded her. Unsafe speed ruled the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Gateway Drive near 455 in Brooklyn. An e-scooter, carrying two riders, moved west at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'An e-scooter tore westward, too fast, two riders clinging. No helmets. No plates. It struck hard.' The woman, 28, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. The crash highlights the danger when speed overtakes control and vulnerable riders pay the price.
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Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Aug 11 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.